Yummy Yam Frosting

This naturally sweet, beautiful golden-orange frosting is used to top cookies, cupcakes, quick breads, graham crackers, or gingerbread people. This recipe makes enough to frost 2 dozen cookies or a one-layer cake.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup  mashed baked  yam
• 2  ounces  softened cream cheese (1/4 cup)
• 2  teaspoons  melted unsalted butter
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup or 2  tablespoons  brown rice syrup
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice or 1  teaspoon  orange juice

Directions

1. Place yams, cream cheese, butter, syrup, and juice in a bowl and cream together.
2. Puree this mixture in a blender, food processor or with a hand mixer to a smooth, spreadable consistency.